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PRINCE CHARLES VISITS MALTA - MUTE
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AUSSIES HERE
Arriving aboard the ""Himalaya"" in the port of London, the Aussie cricketers are certain of a great welcome on their tour. There's a good prospect of bright cricket, said their skipper, Richie Benaud. And here is Norman O'Neill,...
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ABLAZE IN THE GULF
Our pictures show the British liner ""Dara"", a few hours after the explosion and the fire that resulted in tragedy. Its believed that some 200 people lost their lives. British tankers were first on the scene, but rescue was difficult,...
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SAILING AT COWES (in colour)
We took our colour cameras to this famous Isle of Wight anchorage, to give you a glimpse of the annual regatta week. ""Britannia"" had pride of place, for this was a Royal week. Prince Philip, a real died-in-the-wool sailor took every...
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""CANBERRA"" CRUISE
The P&O Orient 45,000 ton liner ""Canberra"" is the largest passenger vessel built in Britain since the war. She has just been on a round-the-coast cruise, during which 600 lucky guests could enjoy every luxury ""Canberra"" has to offer....
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FLYING VISITS
Prince Philip, using a helicopter, flew to Lasham Aerodrome to see the National Gliding Championships. Many competitors (including Sergeant Williamson RAF the winner) were presented. Then, piloting the helicopter himself, Prince Philip...
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FROM ROME TO VENICE
While in Rome, Her Majesty and Prince Philip had a private audience with the Pope. Afterwards, a film record of the occasion was permitted in the Throne Room. ® From Rome to Venice. The royal yacht's arrival brought out Venetian craft...
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STORM IN A TEA CUP
This is the Ship Division of the National Physical Lab., at Feltham, where they can produce the most realistic waves breaking on a beach. The Lab's main job is to assist Naval Architects, and this ""storm in a tea cup"" is part of the...
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A TALL SHIP IN TOWN
The West German Navy's training ship ""Gorch Fock"" arrived in the Pool of London on a courtesy visit after a cruise of 3 weeks under sail. She carries 140 cadets who were soon to go ashore and explore for themselves. Disclaimer: British...
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FOR HOLIDAYS TO COME
Britain's best-ever Boat Show with over 350 exhibitors, including firms from 11 other countries, caters for all purses and tastes, and attractive models do their best to prove that Summer holidays begin in January. ® A replica of the...
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HOME AND DRY!
America was right back in the space race, thanks to Colonel Glenn, who orbited the Earth three times in just under five hours. Here are pictures of him, weightless in the capsule, as he made the historic journey. The Destroyer USS...
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THE ISLANDERS HERE
When the long sleeping volcanic island suddenly began to erupt, it was the end of their world for the people of Tristan Da Cunha. Now, aboard the ""Stirling Castle"", they've reached Britain from South Africa, some 260 men, women and...
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FAST AND FEROCIOUS
She's called ""Ferocity"" and is Britain's latest fast patrol boat. She is powered by 2 Bristol Siddeley ""Proteus"" engines, which give her a range of 400 miles at about 50 knots. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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LANDFALL SYDNEY
50 years ago, a ship like the ""Dewarutji"", a small barquentine from Indonesia, would have caused no stir. Today, she's a curiosity. Compare her with the P&O - Orient Liner ""Canberra"", which steamed in just afterwards: 45,000-tons of...
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ISLAND SURVIVES
The South African frigate ""Transvaal"" has arrived at Tristan da Cunha with the Royal Society's scientific survey expedition. They lost no time in getting ashore and setting up camp at the abandoned Edinburgh settlement. Latest messages...
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FUN ABOARD ""FRANCE""
Gales of near hurricane force didn't bother passengers on the ""France"" during her maiden transatlantic crossing. Few ships have sailed with such publicity, or such luxury. Film personalities included Juliette Greco. Young passengers...
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ROYAL DIARY - ""NORTHERN STAR""
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, in spite of the injury to her foot, launched the new liner for the Shaw Savill Line, on Tyneside. ""Northern Star"", a 22,000 ton one-class vessel, will complement her sister ship (The ""Southern...
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HOTEL FOR HIGH SEAS
The ""Transvaal Castle"", the new 33,500 tonner for the Union-Castle South African Mail Service, carried out successful trials over the Arran measured mile. Designed for a service speed of over 22 knots, she's a twin-screw turbine vessel...
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SOUTHAMPTON - HOVERING ON
Our pictures show a model of the VA-3, a ten ton ferry, now under construction. Step by step, Vickers Armstrongs and Hovercraft Development are making steady progress. Giving a demonstration at Southampton was the VA-1, purely a research...
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THE ARMY GETS A NAVY!
As time goes on, the gap is closing between the three services. Each becomes more dependent on the other, and the Army's new landing ship, 'Sir Lancelot', underlines this inter dependence. Manned by a Merchant Navy crew, shes the Army's...
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NEW RIG FOR OLD SHIP
HMS ""Victory"", memorial to Nelson's great victory off Cape Trafalgar (nearly 160 years ago) is today one of the sights at Portsmouth. This magnificent old warship is in the process of being re-rigged. Not for the first time, of course,...
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ON WITH THE QUEST
Sea Quest, successor to ill fated Sea Gem which sank on Boxing Day launched in Belfast to continue search for under sea gas. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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NEWS ROUNDABOUT
At Ramsgate the naming ceremony of the SRN6, soon to begin operating the first Cross Channel Hovercraft Service to and from Calais. And, in Istanbul, a Russian tanker, Bosphorus on fire after a collision with a cargo ship, thought to...
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WHAT FUTURE FOR THE SHIPBUILDERS?
Movietone takes a look at one of our biggest industries, shipbuilding. Involving its quarter of a million employees and its importance to all of us. The dilemma of Fairfields shipyard in Glasgow, which is to be rescued from bankruptcy by...